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Nestling in the shelter of the South Downs in West Sussex is a small village surrounded by dense woodlands that harbour…

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Hobthrush / Hobthrust: a good natured goblin, who assists servant maids in their early morning work, but in a state of…

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On the west coast of North Wales and lying between a mountain range and the sea on the mouth of the…

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The year is 1892, and I am blessed to be interviewing Frank Podmore of the Society of Psychical Research and co-author…

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Headless Kate. The Black Dog. Deadman’s Run. Ghost stories that have captivated the inhabitants of Richland County for many a year.…

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While exploring the archives there are many tales of students, groups of gentlemen and spiritualists ghost hunting in haunted houses, lanes…

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Is there a connection between hooded figures that seem to haunt the UK? What is so important about a hooded man…

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Who or what is the Red Devil Virginia? Monkeys? Or Satan himself? The story begins in the small town of Crewe,…

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We all know Halloween is a silly season in the media where it is common to read about the ‘top 10…

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After rereading David Taylor’s article, Spaces of Transition (At The Edge Magazine No 10 1998), I began to explore to points…

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